Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Celtics 116-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.